Today I:Ran dishwasher.Swept kitchen.Cleaned up kitchen.Made bed including changing sheets.Did 5 minute pickup.Checked bathrooms for clutter.LAUNDRY. (post about that coming right up)Last night I:Made lunches.Convinced myself that the dishwasher wasn't full enough to run, so somehow that meant that I didn't need to clean up the kitchen.Wiped down … [Read more...]
A Glimpse Into My Scattered Brain
I went to the garage to get this: And for some reason, returned with these: As in, I walked through almost the entire house, carrying them (much heavier than a broom and quite unwieldy), one in each hand. I then realized that I had no need for them whatsoever and no idea why in the world I was carrying them. Upon returning them to the … [Read more...]
Timed Myself Cleaning Again . . . Not the Results I Expected
Last month, I timed myself cleaning each of the main rooms of the house. It had been a pretty rough week and I felt like I was starting "behind" in each room. I said then that I should do the same thing during a week when I felt like I had been doing pretty well. So today, I again timed myself cleaning each room. I thought that the house was in … [Read more...]
So This is What it Feels Like to Be Hospitable?
I am a people person. Hanging out with friends energizes me more than a solitary walk in the woods ever could. When I was in high school, I thought that the worst thing that could ever happen would be to spend a Friday or Saturday night at home . . . alone. And in college, every night was like that. I've definitely changed into more of a … [Read more...]
No Dustpan? No Excuses!
I haven't seen my dustpan in at least a month. The last time I remember seeing it was when I asked my 3yo daughter to go dump it in the trashcan. I'm thinking she must have fully obeyed. Now, let me acknowlege right here and now that I know exactly what is going through the mind of any "normal" person who has happened upon this post. You're … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist – On a Wednesday???
I don't think anyone pays this much attention, but if you did, you'd have noticed that I generally don't do much on my daily checklist on Wednesdays. It's the day I go to Bible Study and do grocery shopping and typically get home just in time to unload the van and pick up the boys. I generally feel justified to do a task or two and throw my hands … [Read more...]
Only 10 Minutes?
How many times in this "coming clean" process has this happened? I put off dealing with a disaster area for . . . let's just say . . . . a very long time, only to have it take 10 minutes to actually clean it up once I decide to do it. Yesterday, I wrote about the idea I've been contemplating to get rid of this dresser that is in our … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist and 2nd Week of Weekly Tasks
Today I:Closed cabinet doors.Made bed.Emptied dishwasher.Made to-do list. Cleaned up kitchen.Did 5 minute pickup.Started a load of laundry.Checked bathrooms for clutter.Last night I:Wiped down bathrooms.Put out clothes for the boys.Made lunches.Loaded and started dishwasher. As for weekly tasks, I got on track today after a 4-day weekend. Last … [Read more...]
Decisions, Decisions
First of all, I think my camera really is dying. But even out of focus, you get the picture. I'm really starting to resent this surface. This is the surface right inside the door we come in all the time. I've found pretty good solutions for the shoes and coats everywhere, but this dresser just attracts clutter. Things get dumped here on the way … [Read more...]
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